Normal growth or something else?

Magdelaine · 01-27-2006, 07:12 AM

I'm posting this picture of my crypt because I know that some changes in plant color is a result of lack of nutrients and other problems. It's possible, though, that it's just normal growth--I don't know!

It's a crypt lutea and only the new growth is this orangy color. All original leaves on the plant have stayed green.

craftyflalady · 01-27-2006, 08:11 AM

Because the veining is still green it could be a need for iron. Do you add fertilizers of any kind? I have some crypt's that the new leaves come out red, and the older ones stay green, but that is because they have increased lighting here. I would say they are missing something. Figuring out what could be tricky.

Good Luck. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
Kathy

Magdelaine · 01-27-2006, 08:39 AM

To me, it does look like leaves do when they get plenty of light. It really looks more healthy than anything. The thing is that I don't add anything at all to my water, but I do have three chunks of iron-heavy volcanic rock sitting in my tank.

**Damon** · 01-30-2006, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by craftyflalady

Because the veining is still green it could be a need for iron. Do you add fertilizers of any kind? I have some crypt's that the new leaves come out red, and the older ones stay green, but that is because they have increased lighting here. I would say they are missing something. Figuring out what could be tricky.

Good Luck. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
Kathy

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Magdelaine Persistant Gurgler Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northern Mojave Desert Age: 38 Posts: 154	Normal growth or something else? I'm posting this picture of my crypt because I know that some changes in plant color is a result of lack of nutrients and other problems. It's possible, though, that it's just normal growth--I don't know! It's a crypt lutea and only the new growth is this orangy color. All original leaves on the plant have stayed green. Attached Images __________________ 29 Gallon residents: 2 long-finned zebra danios 2 long-finned blue danios 1 male guppy 5 neons 3 otos 3 yo-yo loaches 10 Gallon residents: 1 long-finned zebra danio 1 gold mystery snail 1 gold gourami my fishy blog Last edited by Magdelaine; 01-27-2006 at 07:15 AM.

01-27-2006, 08:39 AM	#3
Magdelaine Persistant Gurgler Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northern Mojave Desert Age: 38 Posts: 154	To me, it does look like leaves do when they get plenty of light. It really looks more healthy than anything. The thing is that I don't add anything at all to my water, but I do have three chunks of iron-heavy volcanic rock sitting in my tank. __________________ 29 Gallon residents: 2 long-finned zebra danios 2 long-finned blue danios 1 male guppy 5 neons 3 otos 3 yo-yo loaches 10 Gallon residents: 1 long-finned zebra danio 1 gold mystery snail 1 gold gourami my fishy blog

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craftyflalady Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 50 Posts: 397	Because the veining is still green it could be a need for iron. Do you add fertilizers of any kind? I have some crypt's that the new leaves come out red, and the older ones stay green, but that is because they have increased lighting here. I would say they are missing something. Figuring out what could be tricky. Good Luck. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Kathy

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